Cajuína no Piauí: consumo e produção no município de São Raimundo Nonato - Piauí

Abstract

Cashew is a non-alcoholic beverage, made from clarified cashew juice, produced in northeastern Brazil. It is known as a symbol of the state of Piauí, where it has Geographical Indication and has its way of doing registered as Intangible Heritage by IPHAN (Institute of National Historical and Artistic Heritage). The drink is a reason for Piauí pride, where it is served to visitors, and often offered as a gift, circulating as an emblem of belonging. São Raimundo Nonato is one of the 15 microregions of the state of Piauí and is considered one of the most important due to its high tourist potential. In this way, this work aims to verify the valorization of cashew in the municipality of São Raimundo Nonato, evaluating its consumption, production and verifying the knowledge of cashew as a typical product of the State of Piauí. To accomplish this study, interviews were conducted in markets and food service establishments in the city. Questionnaires were also applied to the city's residents and visitors. During the development of the research it was verified that the frequency of consumption of cashew is low and its commercialization exists to meet the tourist needs. It was also found that the small production existing in the city is seldom sold in local commerce.